Category Lectures

1. What is it? It is to think deeply and carefully about it Ability to reflect on ACTION (reading, making, thinking) 2. Why is it important? One of the main methodologies of our discipline Make tactic/practical knowledge explicit Supports the… Continue Reading →

Who? Do they have something to say? Are the credible? Can they deliver ‘on camera’? Are they good ‘talent’? Who is my audience? What? What are you going to ask them? Research – reading, speaking, observing Write questions Simple, as… Continue Reading →

Communication Keep things consistence Be clear Be prepared for people to pull out Working on locations Get location releases Insurance (RMIT had this) Get there early Set up before everyone arrives Give yourself lots of time Have equipment room Working… Continue Reading →

Listening Listening is a distinct attitude or approach that can be brought to bear on a listening experience. Listening is intentional and requires concentration Consciously choose to listen to it Hearing Hearing just happens It is the ability of perceiving… Continue Reading →

John Cage was quoted “everything we do is music.” I believe this is were he got the inspiration to compose 4′ 33″. In this piece a pianist walks to the piano and sits down. He opens and closes the lid of the… Continue Reading →

Its physical/embodied – you feel it It provides precise spatial & directional information It can be a very intimate form of communication – because you feel it and can communicate very delicate personal information (e.g. a whisper) When listening you… Continue Reading →

Myself and three others set out today on a journey to Melbourne Central. Our task was to notice, listen and record all mediated interactions/communications we encounter. At first i thought this would be an easy task, but it was a… Continue Reading →

Film/Cinema Education Entertainment Something we interact with Social media Social networking A way of communicating ideas The way we get our information Bridge between an individual and the wider community Where Art, Culture and Information connect Shaping public opinion Various… Continue Reading →

Editing is a vital part of creating a film. It can be defined as the placement of shots in a sequence which creates meaning. This includes traditions between shots, the pace of the film and rhythm. Edward Dmytryk created a list… Continue Reading →